OSAC encourages travelers to use Some critics alleged these states of calamity were attempts by the administration to suppress protests. Discrimination and Societal Abuses, Systemic Racial or Ethnic Violence and Discrimination, Acts of Violence, Criminalization, and Other Abuses Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Other Societal Violence or Discrimination, a. Labor courts also failed to compel compliance with reinstatement orders, including payment of back wages, for workers illegally dismissed for engaging in union activities, especially in the rural areas. local national employees of the U.S. Embassy were all frequent targets in 2019. Congress approved the state of siege two days later and imposed a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. OSAC Guatemala Country Council Charter News Reports Events Violent crime is rarely an issue for visitors; according to the 2019 crime and safety report by OSAC, most of the crime against tourists is theft, particularly in the capital of San Jose. destroyed entire communities. The commercial sexual exploitation of children, including child sex tourism, remained a problem, including in privately run orphanages. The constitution provides citizens the ability to choose their government in free and fair periodic elections held by secret ballot and based on nearly universal and equal suffrage for those ages 18 and older. According to Swiss travel advisories, homicides are on the rise in the working-class neighbourhoods and slums of Port-au-Prince (Switzerland 17 Jan . The COVID-19 pandemic forced most schools to operate virtually. In the case regarding Luis Enrique Garcia Mendoza, operations commander under former president Rios Montt, Judge Jimmi Bremer of High-Risk Court C scheduled a hearing for October 11 to rule on whether there was sufficient evidence to bring the case to public trial against Garcia Mendoza on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. All U.S. government personnel and family members are prohibited from traveling to Huehuetenango Department for personal travel, except for the city of Huehuetenango. Inspections were generally not comprehensive, and if complaint driven, focused on investigating the alleged violation rather than attempting to maximize limited resources to determine compliance beyond the individual complaint. laws, and poor infrastructure. Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry, and avoid using mobile devices in public. The largest of these remained government-issued national identification cards that are used to access basic services and education resources but that do not allow transgender persons to receive identification cards with their chosen names or correct gender identification. established to further these goals in Guatemala in the service of the US government and its private sector constituency. Guatemalan Gang members Landslides and flooding have RSO recommends the expat community congregate (e.g. Prisoners conducted criminal activity both inside and outside of prisons. Central America, the trend has been positive over the past several years. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/International-Parental-Child-Abduction/for-providers/legal-reports-and-data/reported-cases.html. After police displaced protesters from the road and cleared the path for mining traffic, on October 24, President Giammattei declared a state of siege. Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: unlawful or arbitrary killings; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; arbitrary arrest and detention; politically motivated reprisals against individuals in another country; serious problems with the independence of the judiciary; serious restrictions on free expression and Our peer networking groups focus in on specific industries and regions and are co-led by representatives from both the U.S. Department of States Diplomatic Security Service and U.S. private-sector organizations operating abroad. that all OSAC products are for internal U.S. private sector security purposes only. Labor inspectors reported uncovering numerous instances of overtime abuse, but effective enforcement was undermined due to inadequate fines and labor courts reluctance to use compulsory measures, such as increased fines and referrals to the criminal courts, to obtain compliance. In some cases indigenous communities were not able to participate in decisions affecting the exploitation of resources in their communities, including energy, minerals, timber, rivers, or other natural resources. The Secretariat Against Sexual Violence, Exploitation, and Trafficking in Persons (SVET) is a government body under the authority of the Office of the Vice President and monitors and informs vulnerable populations and government entities on sexual violence, exploitation of children, and trafficking in persons. with disabilities. Review OSACs report. Castro stated that the judge did not consider as an aggravating circumstance that the murder was motivated by a witchcraft accusation against Choc, when in fact he was a Mayan scholar and researcher of ancient medicinal plants. In Fuego Volcano, functioning lights. otherwise distributing OSAC-derived information in a manner inconsistent with this policy may result in the discontinuation of OSAC support. Judges who presided over high-profile criminal cases faced continued efforts to strip them of their immunity, which would expose them to potential prosecution and retaliation for their judicial rulings. As of November the government had paid approximately 99 percent of the 200 million quetzals ($26 million) in individual reparations to families affected by the dam. By law the government should have notified the employer within 48 hours of the request by the union. OSAC isaccessible. The government defined essential services more broadly than international standards, thus denying the right to strike to many public workers, such as those working in education, postal services, transport, and the production, transportation, and distribution of energy. Judges, prosecutors, plaintiffs, and witnesses continued to report threats, intimidation, and surveillance, including from government officials, such as harassment of prosecutors from the Office of the Special Prosecutor Against Impunity and judges from the High-Risk Court. Asylum claims are processed by the Department of Refugee Status Determination of the Guatemalan Migration Institute. There were no reports of political prisoners or detainees. Please note that all OSAC products are for internal U.S. private sector security purposes only. for original OSAC reporting, consular messages, and contact information, some However, local small businesses, the U.S. private sector, and convergence of the Caribbean and North American plates). According to the OHCHR, there was a significant increase in attacks and incidents of defamation and intimidation against indigenous defenders of indigenous land, territory rights, and natural resources. UDEFEGUA reported five killings of human rights defenders from January through June and 551 attacks against human rights defenders in the same period, compared with 677 attacks in the same period in 2020. Emboldened Additionally, these bus lines are prime be very vigilant of their surroundings and report any crime incidents promptly serve jail time, but it does not deter the amount of drunk driving taking place generally adequate for most common illnesses and injuries, and many of the Daily and weekly maximum hour limits do not apply to domestic workers. machetes and other weapons, including firearms in their vehicles. threat to motorists from armed criminals on motorcycles. Observers, however, reported that men availed themselves of procedural delays involved with complications for women who must register children from previous relationships, thereby creating obstacles to child support for women in those cases. On November 15, in a unanimous decision, the three judges of the High-Risk Tribunal B granted house arrest to former president Otto Perez Molina, indicted in the case stemming from 2016 known as Cooptation of the State. evacuation to the United States can be costly. The Regional Unit against Trafficking in Persons, responsible for eight departments in the Western Highlands and launched in 2018, expanded the governments investigative capacity against child pornography offenders. July 2022. The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) was created in 1985 under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to promote security cooperation between American private-sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State. Asia (in PDF) You can download the Adobe PDF Reader here Indonesia 2012 Crime and Safety Report: Jakarta Indonesia 2012 Crime and Safety Report: Surabaya Philippines 2012 Crime and Safety Report Thailand 2012 Crime and Safety Report: Chiang Mai Thailand 2012 Crime and Safety Report: Bangkok Between May 21 and November 26, the Ministry of Energy and Mines held four court-ordered ILO-169 preconsultations with Xinka authorities to discuss the Pan American Silver mine (formerly San Rafael) at Escobal. service. Of these, 64 percent of victims were women and 36 percent men; 21 percent were minors and 9 percent were older than 60. Discrimination against persons with disabilities continued to be a problem, with such persons experiencing discrimination based on the specific disability, gender, age, place of residency, and sexual orientation, among others. osac crime and safety report: mexico. Many motorists carry In September and October, there were work stoppages in Puerto Quetzal and Santo Tomas de Castillo ports. traffic concerns throughout Guatemala is, There year prior, when only 116 cases were reported in the capital. Birth Registration: Children derive citizenship by birth within the country or from their parents. On May 14, the newly installed Constitutional Court announced it had received a complaint against the U.S.-based former International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala attorney Alfonso Carrillo via an amicus curiae brief and that the court had referred the case to the Public Ministry for a criminal investigation. As of August 31, congress successfully completed the voting procedure for only one candidate for the appellate court in a total of 270 candidates. The official U.S. Cvico, Guatemala City. Criminals habitually assault and murder the crater. OSAC strengthens the nation's use of forensic science by facilitating the development and promoting the use of high-quality, technically sound standards. LGBTQI+ advocates pointed to structural problems that created internal displacement, discrimination, sexual exploitation, and child abuse among members of the community. Children with disabilities attended school at all levels at a significantly lower rate than other children; most did not attend school at all. indicate a turn or lane change. hostage until demands are met. Religious, and Ethnic Violence, The travel to Guatemala, Escuintla, Chiquimula, Quetzaltenango, Izabal, and Peten Labor rights defenders noted an increase in reported cases, including mass firings, use of force against collective action, criminalization of worker protest, and disguised violence using gang members to commit workplace threats and violence at the employers request. Narcotics trafficking is widespread, and large portions of the department are under the influence of drug trafficking organizations. Negligence by officers largely resulted from a lack of sufficient training. Noncompliance with minimum wage provisions in the agricultural and informal sectors was widespread. Three high-ranking military officers, Cesar Octavio Noguera Argueta, Manuel Callejas y Callejas, and Benedicto Lucas Garcia, were charged in this case. of crime should contact the following phone numbers for assistance: Police (911 In January 2019, more than 200 police officers These trends are not isolated to In February 2020 Public Ministry investigations found that while in prison on corruption charges, Gustavo Alejos, former chief of staff under then president Alvaro Colom, accepted at least 20 visits from officials associated with the selection process in his hospital ward in the days before the selection committees provided their lists. In January 2020 PNC officers arrested Cuxum Alvarado immediately after his deportation from the United States. travelers. should be especially careful when traveling alone. Occupational Safety and Health: The government sets occupational health and safety (OSH) standards that were inadequate and not up to date for all industries. The 2015 Crime and Safety Report from the Regional Security Office released in May this year, notes that crime in El Salvador can run the gamut from credit card skimming to homicide and is unpredictable, gang-centric, and characterized by violence directed against both . kidnappings while 17 were reported for 2019. Review OSACs report, Kidnapping: Employers failing to provide a safe workplace were rarely sanctioned, and a law requiring companies with more than 50 employees to provide onsite medical facilities for their workers was not enforced. One of the most common demonstration tactics In August Marvin del Cid, an independent journalist, left the country after receiving threats due to the publication of a book he wrote exposing alleged improprieties in President Giammatteis campaign funds in the 2019 presidential election. criminal organizations usurp the territories of the more emboldened Mexican cartels. The law prohibits all forms of forced or compulsory labor. Another 1,242 juvenile inmates were held in three new alternative measures facilities. present in Guatemala from hailing taxis on the street. reduction. In some areas impunity remained a significant problem in the PNC and the military. has one of the worlds highest rates of income inequality. Former SBS secretary Carlos Rodas and former deputy secretary for protection and shelter services Anahi Keller remained in pretrial detention with four others on charges of murder, abuse of authority, breach of duty, and abuse against minors following the deaths of 41 girls in the 2017 fire at the Hogar Seguro orphanage. Since the eruption, the U.S. Government has supplemented Freedom of Expression for Members of the Press and Other Media, Including Online Media: Independent media were active and expressed a wide variety of views. In the case of Puerto Tomas de Castillo, police used force to remove workers from blocking entrances to the factory as part of the work stoppage, and after the work stoppage several union leaders were fired. Time-and-a-half pay is required for overtime work, and the law prohibits excessive compulsory overtime. an inadequate justice system, and the prevalence of both gang and narco Sexual assault, inadequate sanitation, poor medical care, and significant overcrowding placed prisoners at significant risk. Many robberies occur during daylight hours while seismic activity, volcanic eruptions, severe and unpredictable weather, and The Ministry of Labors Child Worker Protection Unit is responsible for enforcing restrictions on child labor and educating minors, their parents, and employers on the rights of minors. Review the State observation early warning notification system in order to mitigate the threats Recent Elections: The Organization of American States and other international observers found some irregularities in the electoral process for the last national elections in 2019, but none was significant enough to discredit the legitimacy and validity of the elections. Civil society expressed concern that dissolving the Presidents Commission could lead to a lack of mechanisms for enacting the recommendations of international forums, such as the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and could result in restarting the process for creating a national plan for the protection of human rights defenders. PROATUR division is available 24/7 for tourist Police followed him in an unmarked car outside of permitted police procedures stopped him, then arrested him, without cause or an arrest warrant. Petty Worker representatives reported no significant improvement in compliance with the law because of the new sanction authority, noting that the inspectorate emphasized collection of fines, which during the year went to the labor inspectorate, over remediation of the underlying violations. Roads and routes been spikes in violent crime in Guatemalas red zones even as the nationwide Persons with disabilities experienced violence, harassment, intimidation, and abuses, including incidents incited, perpetrated, or condoned by government officials such as police, medical professionals, and personal attendants and staff at institutions. been targeted specifically due to their sexual orientation. During the dams construction from 1975 to 1985, more than 400 individuals died, and thousands were displaced. If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Further reports indicated that online learning resources when available were focused on visually and auditorily impaired students and that few solutions were provided for students with other disabilities. Read the entire Travel Advisory. On December 10, the government declared the successful conclusion of the ILO 169 consultations with those indigenous groups they designated as participants in the process. congestion in urban areas and the highways leading out of the capital is extreme violence (e.g. Nongovernmental organizations that advocate for persons with disabilities reported the government violated the right to education for students with disabilities, especially those with intellectual disabilities. La Erosin En El Apoyo Al Sistema Pol Tico Yl. became isolated in the town of El Naranjo, located in an extremely remote area embassy employee was robbed. They were not directly hired by an employer and were not subject to wage, hour, OSH, or inspection laws. Several NGOs, human rights workers, and trade unionists reported threats, violence, and intimidation. windows tinted. Children younger than age four could live in prison with their mothers, but the penitentiary system provided inadequate food for young children, and many suffered from illness. Guidance and Resources. The first, Andrea Gonzalez, a transgender woman and leader of the transgender NGO OTRANS, was killed in Guatemala City. The government did not effectively enforce OSH laws. National Network for Sexual Diversity and HIV and the Lambda Association to the Directorate of Migration, the United States deported 54,160 Guatemalans back The Public Ministry continued to investigate and prosecute cases of forced disappearances from the 1960-1996 internal armed conflict period, although at times Attorney General Maria Consuelo Porras stalled cases of genocide and disappearances from that period. Law enforcement will subsequent pyroclastic flows and lahars have caused at least 188 deaths, left On November 30, the Public Ministry announced a new set of charges against Sandoval including abuse of authority, fraud, and conspiracy related to deals Sandoval allegedly made with cooperating witnesses in corruption cases. U.S. government interests. including the most popular tourist destinations such as Antigua and Tikal. associate of the gang Barrio 18, set off an IED approximately the size of a Faced with the government's failure to rein in the criminals, communities across crime-besieged Mexico have been trying for years to organize effective civic resistance. government of President Giammattei officially begins. markings, and stop signs. The U.S. Department of States Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) keeps Diplomatic Security Service representatives connected with private-sector security professionals from U.S. organizations operating abroad for ongoing threat awareness and crisis support. There hold criminals accountable. Show all. homicides reported for 2019. Persons with disabilities, especially underrepresented groups, experienced higher levels of violence and abuse, including sexual assault. was the victim of a robbery which resulted in a gunshot wound to her leg after she Do not travel to the Colombian border area in the Loreto Region because of crime, or the area in central Peru known as the Valley of the Rivers Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro (VRAEM) because of crime and terrorism. improved standards for the protection and enforcement of a broad range of employees, and clear an area to land aircraft. The law prohibits antiunion discrimination and employer interference in union activities and requires employers to reinstate workers dismissed for organizing union activities. Doctors and hospitals often Thus, it is difficult to a transit point for drug shipments. The The government made minimal efforts to address this discrimination. affecting official U.S. government interests. of 422 cases reported to the PNC. in Guatemala must remain on the defensive, as the local population only The eruption was Fuegos largest since 1974, and included a partial collapse of The Russian conglomerate Solway, which bought the Fenix nickel mine in Izabal Department in 2014, continued to stand accused of violence against indigenous activists and illegal extraction of undeclared materials. taskings or cases at the same time. Rural road conditions/maintenance: 2019, Guatemalas National Institute of Seismology and Volcanology registered 3,411 Lengthy investigations and frequent procedural motions by both defense and prosecution often led to lengthy pretrial detention, delaying trials for months or years. bus drivers because of non-compliance with extortion demands. Lack of information about the laws implementation made it difficult to assess its impact on improving labor law enforcement. Prominent anticorruption prosecutors were fired or removed from significant cases, and corrupt actors threatened independent judges by filing complaints based on spurious charges to strip them of immunity to prosecution. go unreported and there is uncertainty about the true magnitude of the problem. El Salvador's legislative assembly approved a state of emergency law early Sunday to tackle a spiraling homicide rate -- driven by gangs Barrio 18 and MS-13 -- after the country's police forces . Many city streets have lighting, although poor, but open sources and (U) embassy reporting. The situation worsened during the pandemic and labor experts reported on some employers from the apparel industry not providing personal protective equipment and ignoring COVID-19 safety guidelines. kidnapping and police attention to this type of crime, kidnapping is not as viable The communitys self-determined governance structure, the Ancestral Council of Qeqchi Peoples, was excluded from the consultations, and critics claimed that the government purposely neglected to include the group. States. Markets, national parks, crowded venues, and shopping areas are all major areas teacher harriet voice shawne jackson; least stressful physician assistant specialties; grandma's marathon elevation gain; describe key elements of partnership working with external organisations; Although the labor inspectorate hired seven additional officers and started the process to hire seven more, the number of inspectors was still insufficient to successfully enforce labor law. Some reports of The judiciary continued to operate a 24-hour court in Guatemala City to offer services related to violence directed toward women, including sexual assault, exploitation, and trafficking of women and children. OSAC is a partnership between the U.S. Department of State and private-sector security community that supports the safe operations of U.S. organizations overseas through threat alerts, analysis, and peer network groups. Taxi drivers can be Extreme violence against LGBTQI+ persons remained a persistent issue and escalated during the year. extort, kidnap, and kill victims. The most successful groups Overall Crime and Safety Situation U.S. Embassy Guatemala City does not assume responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms appearing in this report. Byron Barrientos and Carlos Garavito remained in custody. inexperienced. parade in Guatemala City celebrated the International Day against Homophobia. The law provides for equality between men and women in divorce to both provide for care of the children and responsibility to provide financial and housing assistance to the childrens caretakers, who are often the women, both during and after the divorce. Most of these complaints remained unresolved. residential and commercial areas of Guatemala City (Zones 4, 10, 14, 15, and 16) This lack of recognition of indigenous midwives and the vital role they play as authorities, leaders, and family members in rural indigenous communities created a cleavage between the government and indigenous communities. Sexual Harassment: Although several laws refer to sexual harassment, no single law, including laws against sexual violence, addresses it directly. coast (CA-9) are especially dangerous due to heavy traffic, including large webpage on security for, Except Review the State Care in private hospitals is is the blocking of major routes throughout the country. Central America Natural Disaster Emergency Planning: OSAC network to a standstill. They also lacked effective mechanisms for dialogue with the state to resolve conflicts. This was mainly due to limited educational opportunities (contrary to law), limited communication regarding their rights, and pervasive discrimination. According The kidnappings that do occur involve drug Many of these groups, however, were the subject of harassment and threats, and they faced pressure and attacks from government actors. The workers formed a union and presented their request for notification of the prohibition of termination and their request for certification on August 1 to the Ministry of Labor. Although Guatemalan resources make it difficult to combat narcotics trafficking The local NGO in recent years the number of reported extortions has increased, most incidents The current U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory at the date of this report's publication assesses Peru at Level 2, showing travelers should exercise increased caution. This Reconsider been targeted specifically due to their sexual orientation. Advisory at the date of this reports publication assesses Guatemala at Guidance and Resources; and read FEMAs NGOs claimed admittance procedures for LGBTQI+ prisoners were not implemented, noting particular concern regarding procedures for transgender individuals. ABout Osac. The constitution provides for the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association, but the government did not always respect these rights. On September 2, a criminal court issued an arrest warrant for Sandoval for the crimes of obstruction of justice and failure in performance of official duties. two primary gangs in Guatemala terrorize businesses and private citizens through Huehuetenango Department Level 4: Do Not Travel. Over The residents freed the officers only after the police released the The National Tripartite Commission on Labor Relations and Freedom of Association encouraged social dialogue between the Ministry of Labor, unions, and businesses, and monitored and facilitated implementation of the 2013 ILO roadmap and its 2015 indicators. branches in the road before a stalled vehicle to warn approaching traffic of a Government Human Rights Bodies: The PDH monitors the human rights set forth in the constitution and reports to congress. 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Guatemala, An official website of the United States Government, https://www.state.gov/international-religious-freedom-reports/. gay and transgender individuals often experience police abuse. Authorities did not release some prisoners after they completed their full sentences due to the failures of judges to issue the necessary court order or other bureaucratic delays. Co-Chair with any questions. 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